Most of the Carbon Dioxide in Blood Is Transported

question 11

Multiple Choice

Most of the carbon dioxide in blood is transported

• A) as bicarbonate.
• B) on the hemoglobin molecule.
• C) as carbonic acid.
• D) dissolved in plasma.

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